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capricious
[/kəˈprɪʃəs/]
adjective
caprichoso
1.
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; unpredictable
The capricious weather made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.
O tempo caprichoso dificultou o planejamento do evento ao ar livre.
2.
Characterized by whimsy or sudden change; not based on reason or logic
His capricious decision to quit his job surprised everyone.
Sua decisão caprichosa de sair do emprego surpreendeu a todos.
Synonyms
unpredictable
whimsical
erratic
fickle
arbitrary
mercurial
impulsive
Antonyms
predictable
consistent
stable
reliable
steady
rational
methodical
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
caprichoso
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
caprichoso
Common in everyday speech
São Paulo
caprichoso
Formal and informal contexts
Portugal
caprichoso
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
change of heart
out of the blue
on a whim
mood swings
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